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SEC Considers New Rules to Ease Crypto Project Registration
The SEC is set to propose rules allowing crypto projects to raise funds without full securities registration, marking a significant regulatory shift.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Itaú Deepens Engagement in Tokenization with OpenAssets
Itaú Unibanco is collaborating with OpenAssets to test tokenized bonds and funds as part of a pilot program led by Brazil's financial watchdog ANBIMA.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
AI Agent Breaches Gym Booking System, Sparking Tech Concerns
An AI agent hacked an Australian gym's booking system, raising alarms about the security of autonomous systems and their unintended consequences.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Trump Media Faces $238 Million Loss Amid Crypto Decline
Trump Media announced a significant $238 million loss in Q2, largely due to declines in cryptocurrency values, particularly Bitcoin and Cronos.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Russia Greenlights Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT Trading for Retail Investors
The Bank of Russia has proposed a framework allowing non-qualified investors to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, while qualified investors face no restrictions.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
EToro Posts Q2 Loss in Crypto Despite Beating Overall Profit Estimates
EToro reported a $7.2 million loss in crypto trading for Q2 2026, despite surpassing overall profit expectations and announcing plans to acquire TradeZero.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ravencoin Faces 20% Plunge Amid Serious Exploit Risk
Ravencoin's value plummeted by 20% following the discovery of a critical exploit that may reverse transactions, causing significant market losses.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
eToro's $231M Acquisition of TradeZero Leads to 10% Stock Decline
eToro plans to acquire TradeZero for up to $231 million to enhance its U.S. presence, yet its stock fell over 10% following the announcement.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Grvt Invests $100 Million in Ondo Tokens as Coinbase Expands to UAE
Grvt is set to invest $100 million in Ondo's USDY tokens while Coinbase expands its operations with a new tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Anthropic Introduces Global Content Labeling for Claude
Anthropic has announced a new content labeling system for its Claude AI models, starting in 2026, to comply with EU regulations.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
North Korea Leverages Scam Networks for Laundering Stolen Crypto
North Korea is increasingly utilizing established criminal networks to launder stolen cryptocurrency, according to a new report from RUSI, revealing a sophisticated laundering operation.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OpenAI's Sole Ethicist Departs, Leaving No Successor
Chloé Bakalar, OpenAI's only ethicist, has left the company without a successor, marking a significant leadership change in AI ethics.
Mercation Admin2 min